2015 Itasca SunstarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2015 Itasca Sunstar, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-733 the manufacturer reports only 7% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Itasca Sunstar has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Equipment10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2015 Itasca Sunstar recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

7%repaired · 2026 Q3

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Recall 24V-733 · Oct 1, 2024 · 17,329 vehicles · 1,283 repaired

Risk. A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

37%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment

Recall 17V-782 · Dec 7, 2017 · 17,360 vehicles · 6,413 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

71%repaired · 2017 Q4

Electrical system

Recall 16V-598 · Aug 12, 2016 · 3,826 vehicles · 2,704 repaired

Risk. A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2017 Q2

Structure

Recall 15V-866 · Dec 22, 2015 · 1,253 vehicles · 904 repaired

Risk. If the steps extend while the vehicle is being driven, the steps may strike a person or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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Lever and linkage: column shift

Recall 15V-664 · Oct 16, 2015 · 297 vehicles

Risk. If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

26%repaired · 2017 Q1

Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 15V-510 · Aug 12, 2015 · 3,307 vehicles · 870 repaired

Risk. A stuck deadbolt could potentially trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Itasca.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Sunstar year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sunstar median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Sunstar owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2015 Itasca Sunstar 36Y built on a 2014 Ford F-59 chassis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side window exploded, and the shattered pieces were propelled inside the vehicle. There were no injuries sustained. The contact replaced the window…
Complaint 11515587 · Apr 5, 2023 · 25,000 miles

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